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CSP charity co-funds three major physio research projects
CSP’s Charitable Trust and Arthritis Research UK are co-funding three major physiotherapy-related research projects at Keele University.
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CSP student representatives development weekend 2017: how to future-proof your profession
Promotion, activism and engagement were the key messages of a paper from Fiona Moffatt who told student reps they were agents of change on a ‘mission possible’.
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CSP student representatives development weekend 2017: physiotherapists have superpowers
The conference began on a high note with delegates being challenged to know their own worth and recognise their superpower qualities.
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CSP student representatives development weekend 2017: mindfulness helps treat chronic illness
Students experienced the key elements of posture, breath and the mind with their eyes tight shut during a mindfulness meditation session.
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CSP student representatives development weekend 2017: what’s the Big Idea?
Improving and increasing public engagement was a high priority and trend for students who competed in regional teams in a Dragons' Den-style challenge, the Big Idea.
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Physio calls for better dementia skills across NHS Wales workforce
A physiotherapist has told the Welsh assembly’s health, social care and sport committee that all health professionals should receive more training in dementia management.
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Physio courses stay popular as undergrad healthcare applications fall
Applications to study health-related subjects at UK universities have fallen by 15 per centin comparison to last year.
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Heartunions 2017 – Celebrate your CSP workplace reps
The CSP is urging members to get involved with activities to strengthen the CSP as a union during Heartunions week on 8-14 February.
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Physios urge MPs to prioritise stroke care in England
MPs have heard there is an urgent need for improvements in stroke care in England after speaking with physiotherapists, stroke survivors and other medical professionals.
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Physio services in Scotland over-stretched and facing further cuts
Musculoskeletal (MSK) services for conditions such as back and neck pain are becoming gridlocked by increasing demand and restricted capacity in many parts of the country, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland is warning.